Crating
EXPERT CRATING SOLUTIONS
Pittsburgh’s Expert Crating & Shipping Solutions
Protecting high-value, oversized, or fragile items during transit requires more than just a box. Craters & Freighters Pittsburgh is your full-service crating company, specializing in engineered crating solutions customized to meet any challenge. Unlike most packaging and shipping companies with size or weight restrictions, we crate and ship virtually anything, virtually anywhere, ensuring maximum protection.
Why Choose Us for Your Crating Needs in Pittsburgh?
At Craters & Freighters Pittsburgh, we understand that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work. We’ve honed our expertise over three decades of experience, building precision crating solutions that deliver unmatched protection for your valuable assets.
- No Size or Weight Limits: We design and build custom wooden crates for items of any dimension or weight, from delicate instruments to massive industrial equipment.
- Fully Insured Shipping: Your peace of mind is paramount. All our crating and shipping services come with comprehensive insurance options.
- Expert Craftsmanship & Attention to Detail: The more closely a crate matches an item, the more secure it will be. Our skilled crate builders meticulously tailor blocking, bracing, and padding schemes to ensure maximum protection. Our customers consistently tell us that our attention to detail enables their items to get to their destination safely and free of damage.
- Unmatched Protection: Beyond sturdy wood crates, we utilize specialized cushioning, vapor barriers, and other solutions to safeguard your items from shock, vibration, and environmental factors.
- Local & Global Reach: We provide seamless service for shipments originating in Pittsburgh, Cranberry Twp, Western Pennsylvania, and beyond, coordinating domestic and international transport.
Crating with Care
At Craters & Freighters, we do not believe in one-size-fits-all crating solutions. The more closely a crate matches the size and shape of an item, the more secure that item will be.
That’s why we design and build the perfect crate ourselves. We also tailor our blocking, bracing, and padding schemes to ensure maximum protection.
Our customers will tell you that our attention to detail is what enables their items to get to their destination safely and free of damage.
Comprehensive Crating Services for Every Industry
Craters & Freighters Pittsburgh is equipped to handle diverse crating needs across various sectors. Our crating solutions are tailored to your specific item and industry requirements, providing superior wood crates and shipping containers:
Industrial & Commercial Crating
We offer robust industrial equipment crating and production crating for manufacturers, warehouses, and businesses. This includes heavy machinery, automation systems, and general industrial components.
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Mil-Spec & Government Crating
For defense contractors and government entities, we provide mil-spec crating that strictly adheres to military specifications (MIL-STD-2073 and others) for sensitive equipment and supplies.
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Residential & Specialty Item Crating
Trust us with your high-value personal effects, including fine art, antiques, sculptures, grand pianos, and oversized furniture. We ensure museum-quality packing and secure transport with Museum Crating and Art Crating expertise.
Discover our Art & Antiques Crating Expertise
Electronics & Server Rack Crating
We provide specialized Server Rack & Electronics Crating solutions, including anti-static and shock-absorbing packaging, to protect sensitive IT and electronic equipment.
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Reusable & Trade Show Crates
For items requiring multiple shipments or easy access, we design durable Reusable & Trade Show Crates perfect for exhibits, tours, and recurring transport needs.
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On-Site Crating Services
For items too large, sensitive, or inconvenient to move before crating, our expert team can come directly to your location throughout Pittsburgh and Western PA to build custom crates on-site.
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International Shipping Compliance (ISPM-15)
All our wood crates for international shipments are heat-treated and certified to meet ISPM-15 regulations, ensuring smooth customs clearance worldwide.
Learn About our ISPM-15 Certified Wood Crates
Protection Where It Matters Most
The shipping stream is no place for poorly packaged items. The conditions are challenging, and the handling of crates can be rough. If you want your valuables to arrive undamaged, it takes the kind of unique expertise that we offer. Call us at 724-776-2728 to learn more about your services, including:
Tailored Crating Solutions
Three Decades of Experience
Beyond the Crate: Our Full-Service Logistics Approach
As a premier Pittsburgh crating company, our services extend far beyond just building a crate. We offer complete shipping and crating solutions integrated with comprehensive logistics services:
Seamless Pickup & Delivery: From your door in Pittsburgh, Cranberry Twp, or anywhere in Western PA, to its final destination, we manage efficient and reliable pickup and delivery services.
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White Glove Delivery: For high-value or highly sensitive items, we provide white glove service, including inside delivery, unpacking, and debris removal.
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Domestic & International Shipping: We coordinate all freight forwarding for your crated items via air, ocean, and ground, leveraging our network for optimal speed and cost.
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Crating Services FAQs
What is custom crating, and why do I need it?
Custom crating involves designing and building a wooden container precisely for your item’s unique size, weight, and fragility. You need it for high-value, oversized, fragile, or unusually shaped items that standard packaging cannot adequately protect during transport.
Do you handle very large or unusually shaped items?
Absolutely. We specialize in handling items of no size or weight limits. Our expertise in engineered crating allows us to create bespoke solutions for the most challenging shipments, including heavy machinery and large industrial components.
Is my crated shipment insured?
Yes, we offer fully insured shipping options to provide complete peace of mind. We discuss insurance coverage details specific to your item’s value and transit risks during the quoting process.
Can you perform crating at my business or home location?
Yes, we provide on-site crating services throughout the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area and Western PA. Our team will come to you, build the custom crate, and secure your item for transport, minimizing disruption.
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Proudly serving the Greater Pittsburgh area and surrounding regions across Western PA and Northern WV. Our core service areas include Pittsburgh, Cranberry Township, Butler, McMurray, Monroeville, Robinson Township, O’Hara Township, McKeesport, Washington, Leetsdale, Mars, Zelienople, Harmony, and Morgantown, WV.